A compendium of practical musick
Subtitle: in five parts ... : together with lessons for viols, &c
By: by Christopher Simpson
Edition: The third editio.
Series: Early English books online; Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 298:6
Publisher: Printed by M.C. for Henry Brome ...
Published: 1678
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Composition (Music); Viols; Instruction and study
Other titles: Principles of practical music.; Compendium or introduction to practical musick.
Work titles: Principles of practical music
Notes: Author's name appears after the edition statement.

First ed. published as: The principles of practical music. 1655; subsequent editions published as: A compendium of practical musick, and, A compendium or introduction to practical musick, 1667-1775.

"Licensed March 15, 1678. Roger L'Estrange"--P. [5].

"Appendix: short and easie ayres designed for learners": p. 145-192.

Wing S3811

Arber's Term cat. I 315
Table of contents: title: (from t.p.) 1. The rudiments of song; title: 2. The principles of composition; title: 3. The use of discords; title: 4. The form of figurate descant; title: 5. The contrivance of canon.